One of the major highlights of 2023 was introducing legendary soul singer Kathy Sledge from Sister Sledge live on the stage at The Ned London. I have interviewed Kathy on numerous occasions on the radio but it was a pleasure to meet her. What a moment.
BBC Radio 5 Live - Up All Night
As you know I have dabbled presenting evening and overnight radio shows. I have been offered the chance to look after Up All Night for my good friend and legendary broadcaster Dotun Adebayo on BBC Radio 5 Live. Dotun is a great friend and someone I have always looked up to over the years for inspiration and guidance.
I regularly listen to Up All Night when I finish my DJ sets or working late. My connection with the programme stretches back to the late 2000s when I was a regular contributor alongside Jonathan Wingate joining Dotun live in the studio to add tracks on to the weekly ‘Virtual Jukebox’. Can’t wait to get stuck in. More details to follow.
Christmas and New Year radio shows - 2021 into 2022
It's always good to be with you on the radio over the festive break.
Here's a list of all the shows I will be presenting from Christmas Day till January 3rd.
Christmas Day - 10-1pm - BBC Three Counties Radio
Boxing Day - 8-10pm - BBC Three Counties Radio and BBC Radio Northampton
Monday 27th 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio
Tuesday 28th 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio
Wednesday 29th 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio
Thursday 30th 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio
Friday 31st - 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio
New Year's Day - Early Breakfast show across 40 BBC Local Radio stations in England from 5am (6 till 7am only on BBC Radio London)
January 2nd - BBC Three Counties Radio and BBC Radio Northampton
January 3rd - 10-2pm - BBC Three Counties Radio
You can listen on BBC Sounds
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: The Residency - Black Beats
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - The Residency: Black Beats press release - December 2018.
As part of the recent revamped evening schedule on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, The Residency gives listeners a weekly opportunity to talk about a local fascination, a chance to share great stories and memories with the county.
Throughout December and January, Broadcaster, DJ and music tastemaker Edward Adoo will take over the reigns for a five week stint exploring black beats and sounds in Cambridgeshire with help from listeners, DJs, artists and people who have made the black music scene in Cambridgeshire what it is today.
Edward explains why he is overjoyed at the opportunity to take listeners directly on to the dancefloor and introduce them to the people who are part of that scene...
"Black music, past, present and future has major roots in the Cambridgeshire area from Peterborough to Cambridge and beyond. There are stories, weekly nights and experiences that are often told but never get mentioned. I'll be able to explore this over five weeks with help from listeners through black beats and sounds on The Residency by celebrating the eclectic sounds of black music in all forms from Reggae, Soul, Disco, R&B, Hip Hop to House and beyond taking listeners directly on to the dancefloor."
Edward will also showcase live music sessions from artists who are part of the current scene, guest DJ mixes from local DJs along with tipping his 'Future Stars' through BBC Music Introducing in Cambridgeshire and the wider independent local scene. The weekly two hour show will be a celebration of black music in Cambridgeshire.
The Residency: Black Beats
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. Wednesday 7-9pm.